GW Instek APS-7000 Series, APS-7100, APS-7050, APS-7300, APS-7200 User Manual

Programmable AC Power Source

APS-7000 Series

USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 4

GETTING STARTED .......................................................... 8

APS-7000 Series Overview ...................... 9

Appearance .......................................... 14

OPERATION .................................................................. 26

Set Up .................................................. 28

Basic Operation ................................... 60

Advanced Settings ............................... 82

Miscellaneous ...................................... 88

Trigger ................................................. 95

Preset Settings ................................... 100

Arbitrary Waveform Function ............. 104

Test Mode Function ........................... 112

REAR PANEL SIGNAL OUTPUTS .................................... 149

COMMUNICATION INTERFACE .................................... 153

Interface Configuration ...................... 154

FAQ .............................................................................. 175

APPENDIX .................................................................... 177

Firmware Update ............................... 177

APS-7000 Default Settings ................. 179

APS-7000 Specifications ..................... 181

APS-7000 Dimensions ........................ 187

Declaration of Conform ity .................. 191

INDEX .......................................................................... 192

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WARNING

Warning: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Caution: Identifies conditions or practices that
could result in damage to the APS-7000 or to other
properties.

DANGER High Voltage

Attention Refer to the Manual

Protective Conductor Terminal

Earth (ground) Terminal

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This chapter contains important safety
instructions that you must follow during
operation and storage. Read the following before
any operation to ensure your safety and to keep
the instrument in the best possible condition.

Safety Symbols

These safety symbols may appear in this manual or on the
instrument.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not dispose electronic equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased.

General
Guideline

CAUTION

 Do not place any heavy object on the APS-7000.
 Avoid severe impact or rough handling that

leads to damaging the APS-7000.

 Do not discharge static electricity to the APS-

7000.

 Use only mating connectors, not bare wires, for

the terminals.

 Do not block the cooling fan opening.
 Do not disassemble the APS-7000 unless you are

qualified.

(Measurement categories) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the
measurement categories and their requirements as follows. The
APS-7000 doesn’t fall under category II, III or IV.

 Measurement category IV is for measurement performed at the

source of low-voltage installation.

 Measurement category III is for measurement performed in the

building installation.

 Measurement category II is for measurement performed on the

circuits directly connected to the low voltage installation.

 0 is for measurements performed on circuits not directly

connected to Mains.

Power Supply

WARNING

 AC Input voltage range:

115/230 Vac ± 15% (APS-7050, APS-7100)

230 Vac ± 15% (APS-7200, APS-7300)

 Frequency: 50/60Hz
 To avoid electrical shock connect the protective

grounding conductor of the AC power cord to
an earth ground.

Safety Guidelines

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Cleaning the APS­7000

 Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.
 Use a soft cloth dampened in a solution of mild

detergent and water. Do not spray any liquid.

 Do not use chemicals containing harsh material

such as benzene, toluene, xylene, and acetone.

Operation
Environment

 Location: Indoor, no direct sunlight, dust free,

almost non-conductive pollution (Note below)

 Relative Humidity: 20%~ 80%, no condensation
 Altitude: < 2000m
 Temperature: 0°C to 40°C

(Pollution Degree) EN 61010-1:2010 specifies the pollution degrees
and their requirements as follows. The APS-7000 falls under degree

2.

Pollution refers to “addition of foreign matter, solid, liquid, or

gaseous (ionized gases), that may produce a reduction of dielectric
strength or surface resistivity”.

 Pollution degree 1: No pollution or only dry, non-conductive

pollution occurs. The pollution has no influence.

 Pollution degree 2: Normally only non-conductive pollution

occurs. Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused
by condensation must be expected.

 Pollution degree 3: Conductive pollution occurs, or dry, non-

conductive pollution occurs which becomes conductive due to
condensation which is expected. In such conditions, equipment
is normally protected against exposure to direct sunlight,
precipitation, and full wind pressure, but neither temperature
nor humidity is controlled.

Storage
environment

 Location: Indoor
 Temperature: -10°C to 70°C

 Relative Humidity: ≤80%, no condensation

Disposal

Do not dispose this instrument as unsorted
municipal waste. Please use a separate collection
facility or contact the supplier from which this
instrument was purchased. Please make sure
discarded electrical waste is properly recycled to
reduce environmental impact.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Green/ Yellow:

Earth

Blue:

Neutral

Brown:

Live (Phase)

Power cord for the United Kingdom

When using the instrument in the United Kingdom, make sure the
power cord meets the following safety instructions.

NOTE: This lead/appliance must only be wired by competent persons

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: The wires in this lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

As the colours of the wires in main leads may not correspond with
the coloured marking identified in your plug/appliance, proceed
as follows:

The wire which is coloured Green & Yellow must be connected to
the Earth terminal marked with either the letter E, the earth symbol

or coloured Green/Green & Yellow.

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Blue or Black.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or P or coloured Brown or Red.

If in doubt, consult the instructions provided with the equipment
or contact the supplier.

This cable/appliance should be protected by a suitably rated and
approved HBC mains fuse: refer to the rating information on the
equipment and/or user instructions for details. As a guide, a cable
of 0.75mm2 should be protected by a 3A or 5A fuse. Larger
conductors would normally require 13A types, depending on the
connection method used.

Any exposed wiring from a cable, plug or connection that is
engaged in a live socket is extremely hazardous. If a cable or plug is
deemed hazardous, turn off the mains power and remove the cable,
any fuses and fuse assemblies. All hazardous wiring must be
immediately destroyed and replaced in accordance to the above
standard.

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APS-7000 Series Overview ......................................... 9

Series lineup ........................................................................................ 9

Operating Area ................................................................................... 9

Main Features ................................................................................... 11

Accessories ........................................................................................ 12

Appearance .............................................................. 14

Front Panel ........................................................................................ 14

Rear Panel .......................................................................................... 19

Status Bar Icons ................................................................................ 24

GETTING STARTED

This chapter describes the power source in a
nutshell, including its main features and front /
rear panel introduction.

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GETTING STARTED

Model name

Max. Output Current

Power Rating

Output Voltage

APS-7050

4.2A/2.1A

500VA

0~310.0 Vrms

APS-7100

8.4A/4.2A

1000VA

0~310.0 Vrms

APS-7200

16.8A/8.4A

2000VA

0~310.0 Vrms

APS-7300

25.2A/16.8A

3000VA

0~310.0 Vrms

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

0

1

2

0

3

4

5

100

200

300

400 500

600

120 155 240

310 480

600

4.2

3.23

2.1

1.62

1.05

0.83

APS-7050 Output Operating Area

155V Range 310V Range 600V Range

(APS-003 Option)

APS-7000 Series Overview

Series lineup

The APS-7000 series consists of 4 models, the APS-7050, APS-7100,
APS-7200 and APS-7300, differing only in capacity. Note that
throughout the user manual, the term “APS-7000” refers to any of
the models, unless stated otherwise.

Operating Area

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Voltage (V)

Current (A)

0

2

4

0

6

8

10

100

200

300

400 500

600

120 155 240

310 480

600

8.4

6.45

4.2

3.23

2.1

1.67

155V Range 310V Range 600V Range

APS-7100 Output Operating Area

(APS-003 Option )

Voltage (V)

Current (A)

0

5

10

0

15

20

100

200

300

400 500

600

120 155 240

310 480

600

16.8

12.9

8.4

6.45

4.2

3.33

155V Range 310V Range 600V Range

APS-7200 Output Operating Area

(APS-003 Option )

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Voltage (V)

Current (A)

0

5

10

0

15

20

25

100

200

300

400 500

600

120 155 240

310 480

600

25.2

19.4

12.6

9.7

6.3

5.0

155V Range 310V Range 600V Range

APS-7300 Output Operating Area

(APS-003 Option )

Main Features

Performance

 Low output ripple and noise
 Excellent and feature-rich measurement

capacity

 Standard maximum output voltage is 310Vrms
 Maximum output voltage and frequency of

600Vrms(APS-003 Option)/1000Hz(APS-004
Option)

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Features

 OCP, OPP and OTP protection
 Variable voltage, frequency and current limiter
 Sequence and simulation function
 Large 4.3 inch TFT panel
 Globally adjustable power inlet not restricted by

the power supply environment

 USB interface is equipped as standard with the

ability to save and recall setup files.

 Only 88mm (2U) case height (APS-7050 and

APS-7100 models only).

Interface

Standard:

 Ethernet port
 USB host
 USB CDC (APS-7200 and APS-7300 models

only)

Optional:

 GPIB
 RS-232 / USB CDC (APS-7050 and APS-7100

models only)

 RS-232 (APS-7200 and APS-7300 models only)

Standard
Accessories

Part number

Description

CD ROM

User manual,
programming manual

82GW1SAFE0M*1

Safety guide

Region dependent

Type I Power cord
(APS-7050)

Region dependent

Type II Power cord
(APS-7100)

Accessories

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Region dependent

Type III Power cord
(APS-7200, APS-7300)

62PS-7K0SC701 x1
5302-01613001 x1

Mains terminal cover set
(APS-7050)

62PS-7K0SC401 x1
5302-01613001 x2

Mains terminal cover set
(APS-7100)

GTL-123

Test leads: 1x red, 1x black

Optional
Capacity

Part number

Description

APS-003

Output Voltage Capacity:
0 ~ 600Vrms

APS-004

Output Frequency Capacity:
45 ~ 1000Hz

Optional
Accessories

Part number

Description

GRA-423

APS-7050 and APS-7100
rack mount kit

GRA-429

APS-7200 rack mount kit

GRA-430

APS-7300 rack mount kit

APS-001

GPIB interface card

APS-002

RS-232 / USB CDC
interface card (APS-7050
and APS-7100 only)

APS-007

RS-232 interface card (APS­7200 and APS-7300 only)

GPW-004

Power Cord 8mm2/3C, 3m

Max Length, 105°C,

RNYBS8-6*3P, RNYB8­8*3P

Download

Name

Description

gw_aps.inf

USB driver

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APS-7050

AC Power Source

Display

Programmable

F 1

F 2

F 3

F 4

Output

: Long Push

Menu Test Preset

V

Local

Off Phase

On Phase

0

1

4

7

2

5

8

3

6

9

V-Limit F-Limit IPK-Limit

F I rms

Cancel

Shift

Range

Enter

Lock

ALM CLR

IPK CLR

Unlock

Surge / Dip

Ramp

TriggerARB

USB A port

Power
switch

Front voltage
output socket

Menu, Test,
Preset keys

LCD
display

Function keys

Display
mode key

Arrow keys,
Scroll wheel

Voltage, Frequency,
Current setting and limit

Keypad

Range, Shift, Cancel,
Enter, Lock keys

Output key

Caster

Adjuster

foot

Caster

Appearance

Front Panel

APS-7050, APS-7100

APS-7200 APS-7300

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Item

Description

Power Switch

Turns on the mains power.

Front Voltage
Output Socket

Neutral

GND

Line

Output voltage
terminal using a
regional universal
plug. There is a Euro
and a Universal
regional plug.

CAUTION

Maximum allowable output voltage
and current are 250Vrms and
15Arms.

For voltages exceeding 250Vrms or
current over 15Arms, please use the
rear output terminal.

Universal and EURO region plugs
socket must be factory installed.

USB A Port

The USB port is used for data
transfers and upgrading software.

LCD Screen

Displays the measured values or
menu system.

Display Mode
Select Key

Display

Selects between Standard mode
and Simple mode.

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Function Keys

F 1

Assigned to the functions
displayed on the right-hand side
of the screen.

Menu Key

Menu

Enters the Main menu or goes
back to one of the display modes.

Test Key

Test

Puts the instrument into the
Sequence, Simulation and
Program Control mode.

Preset Key

Preset

Puts the instrument into Preset
mode.

Arrow Keys

The arrow keys are used to select
the digit power of a value that is
being edited.

V

V

V-Limit

Used for setting the output
voltage.

V-Limit

(Shift + V)

Used for setting the output voltage
limit value.

F

F

F-Limit

Used for setting the output
frequency.

F-Limit

(Shift + F)

Used for setting the output
frequency limit value.

I rms

I rms

IPK-Limit

Used for setting the maximum
output current.

IPK-Limit

(Shift + I rms)

Used to set the peak output
current limit value.

Range Key

Range

Switches between the 155V, 310V
and 600V ranges (the 600V range
is an option).

Scroll Wheel

Used to navigate menu items or
for incrementing/decrementing
values one step at a time.

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Lock Key

Lock

Unlock

Locks the number pad to prevent
accidentally changing panel
settings.

Unlock Key

(Long press)

Disables the key lock.

Enter Key

Enter

Confirms selections / settings

Cancel Key

Cancel

Clears entries that are made in the
number entry dialog when a value
is edited using the arrow keys or
the scroll wheel.

The Cancel key can also be used to
cancel function setting menus or
dialogs.

Shift Key

Shift

Turns on the shift state, which
enables shortcut operations.

Output Key

Output

Turns the output on or off.

Number Pad

0

142

5

8

3

6

9

Lock

Unlock

7

On Phase Surge / Dip IPK CLR

Off Phase Ramp ALM CLR

ARB Trigger

Local

Used to enter values.

Local Mode

(Shift + 0)

Switches operation back to local
mode from remote mode.

ARB Mode

(Shift + 1)

Sets the ARB function.

Trigger Mode

(Shift + 2)

Sets the JI port trigger behavior on
the rear panel.

Off Phase

(Shift + 4)

Sets the off phase for the output
voltage.

RAMP

(Shift + 5)

Quick settings for Ramp control.

ALM CLR

(Shift + 6)

Clears alarms.

On Phase

(Shift + 7)

Sets the on phase for the output
voltage.

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Surge/Dip

(Shift + 8)

Quick settings for Surge/Dip
control.

IPK CLR

(Shift + 9)

Clears peak current hold.

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Rear Panel

SYNC

Signal Output LAN

OUTPUT INPUT

L N N L

600Vac MAX. 115 / 230V 15%

50 / 60Hz

3.6kVA MAX.

Out On / Off

COM

J1

Trigger Out

Trigger In

115 / 230V 15%

50 / 60Hz

1.8kVA MAX.

SYNC

SER. NO. LB

L N

600Vac MAX.

Signal Output

Trigger Out

Trigger In Out On / Off

COM

LAN

J1

OUTPUT

Fan

GPIB

Line voltage input

GPIB

RS232

RS-232/

USB Device

Sync

Signal Output Rear panel voltage

output terminal

Remote control Ethernet port

Line voltage input

APS-7050

APS-7100

Opt. int. port

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Remote control

Ethernet port

Line voltage input

APS-7200

GPIB

GPIB

RS232

RS-232

Fan

Sync

Signal Output

Rear panel voltage
output and
sensing terminals

Optional
interface
port

Circuit
breaker
(current)

USB port

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Remote control

Ethernet port

Line voltage input

APS-7300

GPIB

GPIB

RS232

RS-232

Fan

Sync

Signal Output

Rear panel voltage

output and
sensing terminals

Optional
interface

port

Circuit

breaker
(current)

USB port

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Line Voltage
Input

APS-7050

115 / 230V 15%

50 / 60Hz

1.8kVA MAX.

Voltage Input: 115/230±15% VAC;
Line frequency: 50Hz/60 Hz
(Automatically switchable)

APS-7100

OUTPUT INPUT

L N N L

Voltage Input: 115/230±15%
VAC ; Line frequency:
50Hz/60 Hz (Automatically
switchable)

APS-7200 & 7300

N L

Voltage Input: 230±15% VAC ;
Line frequency: 50Hz/60 Hz

Rear Voltage
Output Socket

Output voltage terminal.

APS-7050

L N

OUTPUT

APS-7100

OUTPUT INPUT

L N N L

APS-7200 & 7300

L N

Sync Output
Socket

SYNC

BNC socket. This socket will output a
signal of approximately 10V when the
output is on.

Signal Output

Signal output

APS-7050
APS-7100

APS-7200
APS-7300

Connector for monitoring PASS, FAIL
and PROCESSING output signals
when using the Program mode.

Remote Control

Trigger Out

Trigger In

Out On / Off

COM

APS-7200 and APS-7300

Trigger Out

Trigger In Out On / Off

COM

APS-7050 and APS-7100

Connector for controlling the
TRIGGER IN, TRIGGER OUT and
OUT ON/OFF states.

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Ethernet Port

LAN

The Ethernet port is used for remote
control and digital monitoring from a
PC.

Optional
Interface Slot

Optional GPIB communication, RS-232/USB B
communication and RS-232 communication.

Circuit breaker
(APS-7200,
APS-7300 only)

I / O

Main power circuit (current) breaker

Rating : 40A (APS-7200)
63A (APS-7300)
Note: Check the status of the power

breaker before power-on the APS-7200
or APS-7300.

FAN

Temperature controlled fan.

Remote sense
(APS-7200,
APS-7300 only)

Compensation of the load wire drop.

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Status bar

ARB

/

Indicates if the output is ON or OFF.

Indicates the output power as a percentage of full
scale.

Indicates that the Surge/Dip function is active.

Indicates that the Ramp function is active.

The alarm icon will appear on the status bar
when one of the protection functions are tripped.
Applies to Over Power, Over Irms, Over Ipeak
and Over Temperature protection.

Indicates that the APS-7000 is in remote mode.

Indicates that a USB drive is detected in the front
panel host port.

Indicates that the LAN interface is activated.

Status Bar Icons

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Indicates that the panel lock is active.

ARB

Indicates that the ARB function is active.

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Set Up ..................................................................... 28

Line Voltage Removal and Installation for APS-7100 .............. 28

Filter Installation .............................................................................. 31

Power Up ........................................................................................... 33

Output Terminals ............................................................................. 34

Wire gauge considerations .............................................................. 39

Installing the Optional Hardware Modules ................................. 41

Installing Optional Software Modules .......................................... 43

Using the Rack Mount Kit ............................................................. 48

How to Use the Instrument ........................................................... 50

Reset to Default Settings ................................................................ 54

View System Version and Serial Number .................................... 55

LCD Configuration.......................................................................... 56

USB Driver Installation .................................................................. 57

Basic Operation ....................................................... 60

Setting the Voltage Range ............................................................... 60

Setting the Voltage Limit ................................................................ 61

Setting the Output Voltage............................................................. 62

Setting the Frequency Limit ........................................................... 64

Setting the Output Frequency........................................................ 65

Setting the Peak Current Limit ...................................................... 66

Setting the Current RMS Level ...................................................... 70

Setting the On/Off Phase .............................................................. 73

Alarm Clear ....................................................................................... 74

Display Modes .................................................................................. 75

Panel Lock ......................................................................................... 77

Turning the Output On .................................................................. 78

Using the remote sense (APS-7200 and APS-7300 only) ......... 79

Local Sense ........................................................................... 79

Remote Sense ...................................................................... 80

Advanced Settings ................................................... 82

Surge/Dip Control .......................................................................... 82

Ramp Control ................................................................................... 85

Miscellaneous.......................................................... 88

OPERATION

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OPERATION

T Ipeak, hold..................................................................................... 88

Power ON Output ........................................................................... 90

Buzzer ................................................................................................ 91

SCPI Emulation ............................................................................... 92

Remote Sense (APS-7200 and APS-7300 only) .......................... 93

Trigger ..................................................................... 95

Trigger Control Settings ................................................................. 95

Preset Settings .......................................................100

Save Preset Settings to Local Memory ....................................... 100

Load Preset Settings to Local Memory ...................................... 101

Manage Preset Settings ................................................................. 102

Arbitrary Waveform Function ..................................104

ARB Mode Overview .................................................................... 105

Selecting an ARB Waveform ....................................................... 109

Test Mode Function ................................................112

Simulate Mode Overview ............................................................. 114

Simulate Settings ............................................................................ 118

Save a Simulation to Local Memory ........................................... 121

Recall a Simulation from Local Memory ................................... 121

Manage Simulation Settings ......................................................... 122

Running a Simulation .................................................................... 124

Sequence Mode Overview ............................................................ 126

Sequence Settings ........................................................................... 130

Save a Sequence to Local Memory ............................................. 134

Recall a Sequence from Local Memory...................................... 134

Manage Sequence Settings ............................................................ 135

Running a Sequence ...................................................................... 137

Program Mode Overview ............................................................. 139

Save a Program to Local Memory............................................... 146

Recall a Program from Local Memory ....................................... 146

Manage Program Settings ............................................................. 147

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Background

The APS-7100 is equipped with an input power
terminal that can accept 115V/230V ± 15%. To
connect or replace the power cord (GW Instek
part number 4300-31000101), use the procedure
below:

Warning

The following procedure should only be attempted
by competent persons.

Ensure the AC power cord is not connected to
power.

Removal

1. Turn off the power

switch.

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APS-7100

2. Unscrew the power cord protective sheath on

the rear output socket.

3. Remove the 2 screws holding the power cord

cover and remove.

Set Up

Line Voltage Removal and Installation for APS-7100

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OPERATION

APS-7100

3

2

4. Remove the AC

power cord wires.

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CAUTION

The power line inputs for the APS-7100 are on the
outer cluster of terminals.

The terminals to the inner of the panel are the rear
panel outputs.

Installation

1. Connect the AC power cord wires to the AC

input terminals.

 White/Blue  Neutral (N)
 Green/Green-yellowGND ( )
 Black/Brown  Line (L)

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APS-7100

OUTPUT INPUT

L N N L

115 / 230V 15%

Line

Neutral

Ground

2. Re-install the power cord cover.

3. Screw the power cord sheath back onto the

cover.

APS-7100

2

3

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